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    P0449-How To Replace Evap. Vent Solenoid

    None of what I've done is really in my wheelhouse for auto knowledge. Look closely at just how far you have to move the truck bed. Fortunately on my 2003 I did not have to move it far, loosened the bolts, and "leg pressed" my truck bed over a little to afford enough room to do what needed to...
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    P0449-How To Replace Evap. Vent Solenoid

    So here's my update along with my 2 cents looking through my "retrospectoscope." My light has NOT come back on but here is an interesting tidbit that you might want to keep in mind. I first started having trouble with P0449 about a year ago and was able to get the light to go off using the...
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    P0449-How To Replace Evap. Vent Solenoid

    For me, no. The purge valve is in a tight placed on a bracket between the bed and the cab of the truck. The only thing that came off relatively easy was the wiring harness. The hose has an immediate 90 degree angle on it and my quick connect on this hose was too brittle to come off easily. I...
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    P0449-How To Replace Evap. Vent Solenoid

    So here is my saga, thus far. I was able to remove the truck bed but since I'm doing this solo without the benefit of air tools...this took the better part of an afternoon for me to struggle with the caked/rusted-on 8 bolts that hold on the bed. Since I don't have the benefit of having 3 extra...
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    P0449-How To Replace Evap. Vent Solenoid

    Thanks for the prompt replies. I will look into tilting the bed tomorrow and see what I can do. I have had my check engine light go on for the same reason one year ago...on another posting I had found, someone mentioned "SeaFoam" gas additive had allowed his check engine light to go off...
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    P0449-How To Replace Evap. Vent Solenoid

    First time I've been to your site. It will come as no surprise that I'm having trouble with P0449 as well. I've read all the other postings and there's alot of great info contained there. Thank you for having such a knowledgable site. My problem is, has anyone been able to get the valve...
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